2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · RE62 RRU
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 127,283 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE62 RRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 127,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RE62 RRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (RE62 RRU) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RE62 RRU Mileage History
- 01/03/2023107,492 mi
- 08/04/2024116,434 mi+8,942 mi
- 19/04/2024116,457 mi+23 mi
- 27/10/2025127,236 mi+10,779 mi
- 30/10/2025127,283 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 7,424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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